Psalm 73:13

New English Translation

I concluded, “Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.

Cross References

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’

Job 34:9

For he says, ‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

Job 35:3

But you say, ‘What will it profit you,’ and, ‘What do I gain by not sinning?’

Job 9:27

If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,’

Job 9:29

If I am guilty, why then weary myself in vain?

Job 9:31

then you plunge me into a slimy pit and my own clothes abhor me.

Psalm 24:4

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Psalm 26:6

I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

Psalm 51:10

Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord who rules over all?

James 4:8

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.